How to Kill A Goldfish (and other pets, if you're not careful)

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You love your pets, but there are things you might be doing that could kill them! The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids tells you how not to kill (and how to take the best care of) your goldfish, turtle, hamster, and/or parakeet.

How to Kill a Goldfish
(and other pets, if you’re not careful)

GoldfishHow do you kill a goldfish? Keep it in a very small bowl.
Goldfish need space to flex their fins. Make sure that the tank is the right size for your fish (or fishes). Allow 6 to 8 gallons of water for each adult fish. Change it regularly and use a filtration system. Keep the tank away from cold drafts and direct sunlight.

TurtleHow do you kill a turtle? Keep it in a dry location with very little humidity.
Turtles need water. If the environment is too dry, your turtle may develop illnesses. Use a spray bottle to mist your turtle daily. Place a shallow dish with water inside the aquarium so that your turtle can take a dip whenever it wants. Make sure that the pool has fresh water daily.

HamsterHow do you kill a hamster? Give it a bath every day.
Never bathe your hamster unless it has a toxic substance—such as paint or varnish—in its fur that will make it sick if it licks it off. Bathing your hamster destroys the natural oils that are present in its fur and protect it from cold.

ParakeetHow do you kill a parakeet? Give it only seeds to eat.
For a long and healthy life, your bird needs a combination of different foods in addition to seeds. Feed your parakeet daily with fresh fruit such as apples, grapes, and strawberries and/or fresh vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, green beans, spinach, and sprouted seeds. (Do not feed your bird avocado or chocolate; both are poisonous to parakeets.)

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Comments

Well, that is definitely one useful article, especially for people who have little to no experience at all in taking care for pets. I can not say about myself that I am too experienced, although I have two cats and one dog at home ( it's a large house, so they get along well). However, a few years ago my first attempt was a total failure. Just like you pointed out I used one too small bowl for my goldfish and I realized my mistake but it was too late at that point. So, hopefully after reading your article people are not going to do these mistakes that could cost their pets' life.

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